2011 Toyota Matrix vs. 2011 BMW 530
To start off, both 2011 Toyota Matrix and 2011 BMW 530 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 530 (271 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Matrix. (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Matrix.
Because 2011 BMW 530 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 BMW 530. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Matrix, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 BMW 530 (310 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Matrix. (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Matrix.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Toyota Matrix | 2011 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Matrix | 530 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4366 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1765 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1549 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2601 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.4 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
